After two years following a fire which ravaged the Parliamentary building, contractors have received approval to commence reconstruction at the Cape Town site.
Secretary to Parliament Xolile George briefed the media on Thursday and said the new Parliament will host at least 600 peopleThe reconstruction of the Parliament is set to begin finally after the building is officially handed over to contractors; the building will include a gym and daycare Images: X/Parliament of RSAThe contractor responsible for George building collapse has disappeared
The initial six months following the fire were dedicated to investigations, during which the site remained a designated crime scene.Subsequently, in July 2023, Parliament received a preliminary assessment report from the Department of Public Works regarding the extent of the damage.
The project is divided into phases. The initial focus is clearing and removing the fire-damaged sections and implementing new designs informed by South Africa's diversity.
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